The Art of War by active 6th century B.C. Sunzi
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"The Art of War" by active 6th century B.C. Sunzi is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the 5th century BC. Composed of 13 chapters, each addresses different aspects of warfare, military strategy, and tactics. The work emphasizes intelligence operations, environmental conditions, and discipline. For centuries, it has profoundly influenced military thinking across East and West, shaping the strategies of commanders from ancient Chinese kings to modern generals, and remains one
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| Author | Sunzi, active 6th century B.C. |
|---|---|
| Translator | Giles, Lionel, 1875-1958 |
| Uniform Title | Sunzi bing fa. English |
| Title | The Art of War |
| Original Publication | 1910 |
| Note | Text only, no commentary. The commentary can be found in #132. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_War |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | U: Military science |
| Subject | Military art and science -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | War -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17405 |
| Release Date | Dec 28, 2005 |
| Last Update | Oct 30, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4142 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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